IBM and Inclusive Brains join forces to develop advanced brain-machine interfaces using AI and quantum computing for hands-free digital control.

Mind-controlled computers may become more widely available thanks to a recent collaboration between IBM and Inclusive Brains. Businesses want to change the way the brain interacts with gadgets by fusing non-invasive neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.

The French neurotechnology start-up, which specializes in non-invasive brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), and the IT giant said on Tuesday that they have signed a cooperative study agreement to explore ways in which cutting-edge technology can enhance the identification and interpretation of brain activity patterns.

According to the study, the most effective algorithms for classifying and interpreting brain activity will be found by using IBM's Granite foundation models to generate and review code, and then establish benchmarks to assess hundreds of thousands of ML algorithm combinations.

Additionally, the study will investigate how to categorize brain activity using quantum machine learning techniques and how to automatically choose the best algorithms for each individual. Digital workstations will be able to be controlled by mental instructions thanks to these algorithms—actions that are initiated without the need for speech or physical movement.

In contrast to intrusive devices like Elon Musk's Neuralink or Synchron, which have recently partnered with Nvidia and necessitate surgical implants, Inclusive Brains' multimodal interface deciphers eye movements, facial expressions, brainwaves, and other physiological signals to determine intent and turn them into action.

Building more adaptive interfaces for those with impairments and those working in cognitively demanding workplaces is made easier thanks to the research. To promote broader research and public comprehension, the study's findings will be released as open science.